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Special coverage of the 2021 Italian local elections that will be held on 3 and 4 October. Go to articles

A Green Pass Political Divide

Italy is the first country to make the Green Pass mandatory in the workplace, which has lead to a national political divide.

Asia Guerreschi

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The Boat People Saga

The umpteenth chapter in the Boat People saga offers little hope for a fresh approach to the African migrant crisis.

Frances Fahy

Culture

The Significance of Giorgio Parisi’s Nobel Prize for Physics

Giorgio Parisi was one of three scientists to win 2021's Nobel Prize in Physics. Why aren't we doing more to build scientific talent?

Matias Nestore

Interviews

The Italian Opera Craze in East Asia

Why is Italian opera so loved in East Asia? We spoke to opera fans and professionals across the region to find out.

Ayana Sambuu

Society

Hey RAI, We Still Watch TV!

Can Italy's national public television station return to being a service for citizens?

Camilla Valerio

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Italy Inside Out

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Places

Empty Italy: Grand Hotel Campo dei Fiori

The Italian version of the Grand Budapest Hotel was a luxurious hideaway, but its infrastructure is the only image it has preserved.

Matthew Burgos

Chancing upon its old images that resemble postcards, it is... Read More

Society

Eight Ways Italy Has Changed

Over the last several years, even decades, Italy has changed in eight ways that will surprise you.

Thomas J. Puleo

Over the last several years, even decades, Italy has changed... Read More

Politics

What’s to Come After Italy’s Local Elections?

In a highly divided political scene, Italy's local elections may have offered a glimpse of a brand-new moderate force.

Michele Paolo

The European center-left is riding high. Last week’s mayoral elections... Read More

Culture

Mario Bava’s Black Sunday: Halloween, Italian Style

The Italian take on horror started back in 1960 with this classic. This year, let it rise from the dead again!

Zachary Vogt

As we creep and crawl into the Halloween season, it... Read More

Politics

Sardinian Nationalism Looks To Catalonia

How Sardinia's historical ties with Catalonia help explain its strong national identity.

Timothy Santonastaso

Last Monday, as Carles Puigdemont walked out of his extradition... Read More

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Places

The Amalfi Coast Is The Heart of Italian Ceramics

Handmade Italian ceramics have called the Amalfi Coast their beloved home for centuries, and it's easy to see why.

Tiffany Eastham

Italy’s Amalfi Coast is undoubtedly known for its dramatic seascapes,... Read More

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Politics

Uniti We Stand? What The State of The Union Speech Means for Italy

Ursula Von der Leyen's State of the Union speech was light on substance but heavy on sentiment. What does it mean for Italy's role in Europe?

Sara Belletti

After one of the toughest years in its history, the... Read More

Society

Women Who Hate Women

83 women have been murdered in Italy since the start of the year. Amazingly, some women still think men are the victims.

Anna Zanetti

Seven in seven days and already a total of 83... Read More

Politics

Not Achievable and Not Accomplished: Italy’s Mission in Afghanistan

A month after the last of NATO troops left Kabul to the Taliban, we look at the legacy of the 20-year war for both Afghanistan and Italy.

Asia Guerreschi

On June 29, Italy officially left Afghanistan after a mission... Read More

Society

The Real Stuff

Does Italian food taste better at home or abroad?

Thomas J. Puleo

On my last trip to Italy a few years ago,... Read More

Ask An Italian

Letters to the editor

Society

Ask An Italian: How Do Italians Eat?

Have you ever wondered what is daily life in Italy? We got you covered.

Chiara Severini

Politics

Ask An Italian: Secessionist Movements In Italy

A reader asks about the origin and future of secessionist movements in Italy.

Michele Paolo

Society

Ask An Italian: Dyslexia In Italian And English

We encouraged readers to send us stories about dyslexia. One did writing that dyslexia is more common with speakers of certain languages.

Ronald L. Trowbridge

Society

Ask An Italian: European, National Or Regional Identity?

A reader asks what is the most important identity for us.

Riccardo Venturi

Politics

Ask An Italian: Why Does Coronavirus Spread More In Northern Italy?

A reader asks about the different infection rates between Northern and Southern Italy.

Michele Paolo

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